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Teams facing Winters Mill this season knew they likely were about to face a strong, dominant pitcher. They also had to figure out a way to retire a potent hitter in the heart of the Falcons' lineup. The pitcher was a hard-throwing right-hander that didn't make mistakes often. He located his pitches and had the velocity on his fastball to blow it past hitters. The hitter typically always made contact and demonstrated the power to drive the ball deep into the gap for extra bases. He came through with runners in scoring position, driving in runs when Winters Mill most needed it. Now, they're both headed to Indiana University in the fall to continue playing at the Division I...

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You know why the Little League World Series was such a blast to watch?
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The cheers had since faded. The cameras long gone.
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To the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars:
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"U-S-A! U-S-A!"
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — In the end, the scoreboard said Seoul defeated soul and heart and determination that was Jackie Robinson West. History will say it was 8-4 in favor of the Little League Baseball World Series champions from South Korea.
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No all-African-American team ever has won the world title....

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